How to Enable Virtualization (Intel VT-X/AMD-V) in BIOS or UEFI settings

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To enable Virtualization Technology (Intel VT-X/AMD-V) in BIOS or UEFI settings, follow these steps:

1, Restart your computer and immediately press the designated key (common keys include F2, DEL, or F10, but this varies by manufacturer. ) to enter the BIOS/UEFI settings as the system boots.

2, Locate the Virtualization settings:

  • Use the arrow keys to navigate to an “Advanced”, “CPU Configuration”, or “Processor” tab.
  • Look for a setting name “Intel Virtualization Technology”, “Intel VT-x”, or “AMD-V” (for AMD processors), often labeled as “SVM Mode”.

3, Enable the feature:

  • Select the option and change it from “Disabled” to “Enabled”.

4, Save and exit:

  • Press the F10 key (or navigate to the “Exit” menu) to save your changes and reboot the computer.

If you are unable to follow the steps above, you can refer to this more detailed article from Microsoft.